DietAmazingly varied, but with a preference for rabbits, rats and mice. They are one of the few predators of skunks.

CharacteristicsHeaviest and most powerful American owl. This owl knows no fear, and if sufficiently provoked will attack anything in its way. In its domain, only the Golden Eagle competes for the title of top avian predator. Hated by crows, who will "mob" Great Horned Owls on sight. Nests in old nests of hawks, herons, eagles or crows, ledges in cliffs and large cavities in trees. Call is a series of deep hoots, in a variety of arrangements. Shows aggression by bill snapping or loud hissing; has a variety of other calls.